PRACTIVISM: PRACTICAL METHODS FOR RADICAL SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN

Vancouver (Canada) - The Society of Graphic Designers/BC Chapter and event sponsor Rhino Print Solutions presents Practivism, the second in an ongoing series of design speaking events.

Vancouver (Canada) - The Society of Graphic Designers/BC Chapter and event sponsor Rhino Print Solutions presents Practivism, the second in an ongoing series of design speaking events.

On 13 November 2008, from 6-10pm, some of the most recognised names and industry leaders for Design Sustainability will gather to present their strategies and suggestions for practical activism within a design practice. Following the presentations by Marc Alt, Brian Dougherty and Eric Karjaluoto, the GDC/VI President, Valerie Elliott will moderate a question and answer period.

Marc Alt is president of Marc Alt + Partners, a design, research and brand strategy agency dedicated to sustainable innovation. Marc Alt speaks frequently to a wide variety of audiences and companies about green design, sustainability and creating value by aligning corporate strategy with environmental and social benefit.

Brian Dougherty is a founding partner at Celery Design Collaborative and a recognized leader in green design. As creative director at Celery, Brian does cutting edge design and brand strategy work for green businesses, non-profits, and major corporations in North America and Europe.

Eric Karjaluoto is a designer, serial entrepreneur, and author of numerous articles on design. He is a founding partner at smashLAB, a strategic interactive agency located in Vancouver, Canada.

About GDCFounded in 1956, GDC is the Canadian national organisation for
professional graphic designers and represents more than 900 of Canada's
leading practitioners. It has nine regional chapters including
Vancouver Island, BC Mainland, Alberta North, Alberta South,
Saskatchewan North, Saskatchewan South, Manitoba, Arctic and Atlantic
Chapters.